Matthew 25:19-21

The Parable of the Talents

¹⁹ Now _v after a long time the master of those servants came and _w settled accounts with them. ²⁰ And he who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five talents more, saying, 'Master, you delivered to me five talents; here I have made five talents more.' ²¹ His master said to him, 'Well done, good and _x faithful servant. _{1 y} You have been faithful over a little; _z I will set you over much. Enter into _a the joy of your master.'

1. Cross References
   Matthew 25:5
   As the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and slept.
   
2. Cross References
   Matthew 18:23
   Therefore the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants.
   Romans 14:12
   So then each of us will give an account of himself to God.
   Luke 16:2
   And he called him and said to him, 'What is this that I hear about you? Turn in the account of your management, for you can no longer be manager.
   
3. Cross References
   Matthew 25:23
   His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.
   Matthew 24:45
   Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his master has set over his household, to give them their food at the proper time?
   
4. Cross References
   Luke 16:10
   One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.
   1 Corinthians 4:2
   Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy.
   1 Timothy 3:13
   For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
   
5. Cross References
   Matthew 24:47
   Truly, I say to you, he will set him over all his possessions.
   
6. Cross References
   Hebrews 12:2
   Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
   John 15:11
   These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.